Florida coach Jim McElwain expressed support for receiver Antonio Callaway but didn't shy away from issuing what he called a significant penalty, saying, "You take something away that really means something to them."

Gators face bookending challenges

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Florida faces two of its biggest challenges to start and close its 2017 season. But a midseason stretch against LSU, Texas A&M and Georgia will make or break the Gators' season.

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Tom VanHaaren ESPN Staff Writer

The ESPN Junior 300 was released on Monday with California defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux ranked No. 1 overall. Thibodeaux is uncommitted, but plenty of the other ESPN Jr. 300 prospects have already made their choice, getting a few schools off to a fast start.

Florida released contracts for five returning assistant coaches Friday, including Chris Rumph, who got a three-year contract extension and a $100,000 raise, after helping the Gators become a formidable front in 2016.